Burnt Sugar Candy

1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup nuts

Mix milk, butter and 2 cups sugar in saucepan, heating to boiling point. Melt 1 cup sugar in saucepan stirring constantly, once melted pour into the milk, butter, and sugar mixture. Cook to soft ball stage. Add vanilla and nuts; beat until very firm. Pour into butter 9 inch square pan.
Yield 40 pieces